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Old House Restoration in the Greater Los Angeles Area

Renaissance Man Restoration specializes in the architectural preservation and historic restoration of old houses

and has over 35 years experience in New York and is now a craftsman bungalow contractor.

An architectural background and a degree in photography provides an extensive knowledge of literally anything to do with vintage homes, as well as ensures the ultimate attention to detail.

Trustworthy and efficient, the interests of the client are paramount, who will be told if something isn't necessary or appropriate. Comments such as 'I never met a contractor who advises me correctly and turns down work - and correctly proceeds with the job' are common.

Traveling to Berkeley

to pick up the toilet bowl that was found to be a perfect match with the other six in the Craftsman house was only one of many considerations made to the client to provide the most faithful attention to detail that was promised. Only the highest quality and appropriate materials are used with the correct preparation, ensuring work that will last and restore the house and property to the condition as originally intended.

'Save Our History - Love an Old House' is a favorite quote

as we are merely caretakers of that which came before us. Having worked closely with the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Landmarks Preservation Commission of the City of New York (helping landmark over 1500 buildings and saving many of those already listed - the record for a 'nomination to designation' of six weeks for a process that usually takes 1-1/2 years still stands). Member of Pasadena Heritage, Los Angeles Conservancy, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Specializing in old house restoration, our Craftsman, Bungalow contractor also has extensive knowledge and experience in all styles of architecture.

Santa Monica, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Venice Beach, etc.

What Our Clients Have to Say

Bill - Pasadena

“My house was in dire need of a conscientious knowledgeable person. Every other contractor wanted to replace everything because they didn't know how to work on old houses. My house has been restored because of his quality work and advice, and I'm extremely grateful. His attention to detail is unparalleled - a much valued attribute not usually present in others. John is very fairly priced and most highly recommended."

About Us

The current company for architectural preservation was started in 2007, but has over 35 years experience between New York City and Los Angeles California.

In New York many projects included several of the Dakota Row Houses on West 73rd Street, many Central Park West Art Deco buildings, an Upper East Side brownstone restoration which was owned by a talented Pulitzer Prize winning writer, plus many other buildings in various locations.

In Los Angeles projects included many houses in Whitley Heights

which was the original movie colony in Hollywood, Silverlake, Hancock Park, Larchmont Village, Echo Park, Los Felize, Coldwater Canyon, Lafayette Park, Bel Air, as well as other areas.

He was very lucky to have had the opportunity to work as a craftsman bungalow contractor on the Bolton House in Pasadena

designed by the craftsman architects Greene and Greene, built in 1906, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Projects included restoration of all seven bathrooms, the entire dismantling and full restoration of another room, replication of the original garden pergola, wood and plaster restoration, foundation re-pointing, discovering and restoring original pathways, including many landscape elements, consultation, and the implementation of countless suggestions.

Another Pasadena project was a lovely Spanish Mediterranean home owned by a former goverment official in New York and Los Angeles

which included the replication and restoration of a section of a damaged painted concrete floor that was intended to appear as Spanish floor tile. And in Glendale a wonderful craftsman required the replacement of over 750 cedar barn shingles, a somewhat detail oriented and difficult task as they are lined up in a geometric pattern and are not randomly placed.

What Our Clients Have to Say

Pat - Hancock Park.

"He is a general contractor who is extremely knowledable with any type or style of architecture. and has a wonderful source of licensed subcontractors who are qualified to do any project that is presented. He also supervises everything on the job, to ensure the best possible result". 5 stars.

Architectural Preservation

Renaissance Man Restoration is a craftsman bungalow contractor business that specializes in old homes.

With an architectural background and over 35 years experience in restoration and preservation, a limitless range of services is available to the homeowner who may need anything from initial consultation, to a small job, or completing an entire project. The highest quality work of our old house restoration services demands the most intricate details and focusing on saving what is original - which usually saves the client money - and retains house value.

Please get in touch by phone or email for even the smallest of issues, such as sash cord replacement, a missing doorknob, doors and windows that don't operate properly, to larger projects including wood rot repair, or an entire house and garden restoration.

What Our Clients Have to Say

Larry - Venice Beach

“I owned two Craftsman Bungalows in Pasadena which I was able to sell only through the efforts of John, both in the actual restoration and with his good relations with the building department and background in landmarking and creating special districts. I also have a duplex in Venice Beach which has been totally restored on the exterior, and along with the colors chosen has made it a showcase. A very talented and trustworthy individual. You couldn't ask for anything more.”

What Our Clients Have to Say

Richard - Santa Monica

“Renaissance Man Restoration either personally does the highest quality work himself, or supervises an entire project with his long list of trustworthy and equally qualified subcontractors to ensure that all proceeds in a logical and effective manner."